ANTOINE SEMENYO will head north to complete his move to Manchester City after making one last appearance for Bournemouth on Wednesday night.
A medical has been booked on Thursday for the Ghana international – with his £65million move to the Etihad set to be completed before the weekend.
City agreed to activate the release clause needed to sign the former Bristol City man in the final days of 2025.
However, they also gave the thumbs up for the Cherries to play him in three games either side of the New Year.
So Tottenham’s visit to the Vitality Stadium – on his 26th birthday on Wedesnday night – looks likely to be his farewell to the South Coast club.
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola said: “Antoine will play tomorrow. If you ask me personally, I think it could be the last game. But nothing is agreed, nothing signed.”
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Manchester United were also keen on Semenyo but the chance to work with Pep Guardiola and compete for trophies proved decisive.
If all goes to plan, he could make his debut in the FA Cup third round tie against League One Exeter at the Etihad on Saturday.
His exit from the Cherries will prove a major blow in terms of attacking numbers.
Semenyo has scored nine goals in 19 Premier League outings this season making him the top scorer at the club.
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Iraola added in his media duties earlier today that the attacker is “almost impossible to replace”
A move to City for Semenyo will see him join a strong attacking rank that boasts superstar Erling Haaland.
City are still fighting on four fronts including the three domestic competitions of the Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup.
They also have Champions League commitments with two final league phase fixtures to be played this month against Bodo/Glimt and Galatasaray.
Pep and Co currently occupy fourth spot and are on course for a top eight finish which means direct entry to the last 16.
